Prepare ahead dinner party recipes

According to The Marist Poll, losing weight is the most popular resolution. (And if the crowded gym and veggie aisle are any indication, they're right.) But implementing healthy habits (in hopes of dropping extra weight) takes much more than signing up for a gym membership and stocking the fridge with healthy foods. You know, like actually staying motivated to exercise each day and making the time to prepare healthy meals. So it's no surprise that after a few weeks, many of us fall off the wagon pretty quickly. One survey found that after one week, 30 percent of us have already thrown in the towel, and by the end of January almost half of us have let those goals fall by the wayside. In fact, just 9 percent of people feel that they are successful in achieving their resolutions. So why not set yourself up for success? If it's weight loss you're after, there are products that take some of the legwork out of implementing the healthy habits required to make it happen. Pick up a few of these … [Read more...] about 9 gadgets that make getting healthy easier

AFTER a rollercoaster six months thanks to their time on the X Factor, the finalists are finally putting their feet up and relaxing before they head out on tour in February.To get them into the festive spirit, we’ve given the X Factor stars a call to chat all things Christmas, what they have planned and reveal what they think is the perfect recipe for the Christmas period…After turning 24 on December 19, Lloyd is celebrating the Christmas period at home with his family and their new dog, Jack Russell, Louis (named after his judge and mentor).Speaking to The Sun Online, Lloyd revealed that hearing a George Michael classic signals to him the beginning of the festive period.“I think it has to be Last Christmas - the song Last Christmas,” he said. “As soon as I hear that song, I know that it’s Christmas.”“This year I heard it in London, and there was a shop near the house, so we went to it with the welfare officer and it came on."I turned to … [Read more...] about X Factor stars reveal what makes their perfect Christmas – from burnt food to the ultimate festive music

JOE Wicks is back with his super-quick 15-minute recipes that promise to have your mouth watering and your waistline shrinking in no time.Designed to fuel your body with everything it needs to burn fat and build muscle tone, Joe’s meals won’t have you starving yourself slim – and there is no diet in sight.These recipes, taken exclusively from Joe’s new book, Lean in 15: The Sustain Plan, are quick, easy, and super healthy.Joe says: “I can’t stand the thought of being hungry all day long – you can’t live life constantly thinking about the biscuit tin.“And you don’t have to. “Burning fat is all about feeding your body the right food, at the right time and, most importantly, NOT RUSHING IT."Tuck into my chicken carbonara as a reward post-workout and enjoy preparing your healthy lunches ahead of time to stop you sneaking off to the vending machine mid-afternoon."I guarantee you won’t go hungry.“And I won’t … [Read more...] about What can you expect from Joe Wicks’ new book? Meals and workout plans explained

BRITISH Sausage Week starts tomorrow to celebrate our UK bangers.Sausages are great in traditional and modern dishes. A recent study showed that Brits love sausages for breakfast with consumption up by six per cent from last year.Thin chipolatas may be a morning favourite but they can also offer busy families a quick and tasty meal solution at any time of day.Here are three fantastic recipes for snack, lunch and dinner sausages!Why not celebrate . . . (27p per serving) SERVES 12.Preparation time: Ten minutes. Cooking time: 25 minutes. A serving contains 412 calories (21 per cent of the recommended daily intake); 31.5g fat (45 per cent);11.1g saturated fat (56 per cent); 7.9g sugar (nine per cent); 1.7g salt (28 per cent). YOU NEED:2 tbsp sunflower oil48 cocktail sausages, separated if linked3 tbsp clear honey3 tbsp wholegrain or Dijon mustardKetchup and mustard, to serve METHOD: Preheat the oven to 200C or 180C fan. Pour the oil into a large … [Read more...] about You’ll be banger up for a party with help from Mrs Crunch